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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle schools back in session Wednesday as teachers suspend strike

Seattle Public School (SPS) kids are going back to class tomorrow as teachers suspended their strike after a vote late this afternoon.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Many residents continue to reject evacuation warnings as Bolt Creek Fire threatens homes

As of Monday morning, the fire has burned approximately 8,000 acres.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

NTSB: Floatplane wreckage found off Whidbey Island

National Transportation Safety Board announced Monday that they had found the wreckage of the floatplane, which crashed into Mutiny Bay eight days ago.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Multiple tribal fishery disasters declared in Washington, West Coast tribes awarded $17 million

Nearly $17.5 million will be used to address fishery disasters that occurred in multiple tribal salmon fisheries on the West Coast from 2014 to 2019.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Police looking for man who blew up car at Auburn funeral

Auburn Police said a man blew up a car at a funeral in Washington. The Tacoma News Tribune reports the suspect put an explosive device in an attendee’s car during an August 23 funeral service at Mountain View Cemetery. The information is only being reported Monday on the Auburn Police Department’s Facebook Page. The fire […]
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Westbound I-90 down to 1 lane east of Issaquah for road repairs

Drivers on westbound Interstate 90 between Snoqualmie and Issaquah will want to plan ahead during a pavement repair project.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Before and after: Deputies remove Parkland encampment on private property, arrest 8

Pierce County deputies led a joint operation to clear out a large homeless encampment on private property in Parkland last week and arrested eight people with warrants.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Teamsters reach agreement with concrete suppliers after nearly 1 year of negotiations

After first going on strike nearly 10 months ago, Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers have now ratified a new contract.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

The Crime Blotter: Yakima Police search for missing 4-year-old boy who disappeared from park

Yakima Police are on the lookout for a 4-year-old boy who went missing Saturday night around 7:15 p.m. in Sarg Hubbard Park.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

Detectives investigating fatal weekend shooting in Belltown

Police are currently investigating the death of a man who was shot and killed in a vehicle Sunday evening in the Denny Triangle neighborhood.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Cooler weather and clearer skies on tap for Western WA

A series of wildfires throughout Washington state have caused air quality in the area to suffer, but more favorable weather conditions are ahead.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

No classes Monday as Seattle teachers’ strike continues to delay start of school year

The start of the school year continues to be delayed for almost 50,000 students in the state’s largest school district.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

‘When it’s your time, it’s your time:’ Gold Bar braces for flight as Bolt Creek fire rages

The Bolt Creek fire burns 8,000 acres of forest Monday morning. Residents along US-2 have been ordered to evacuate, but only half have complied.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Bolt Creek Fire near Skykomish grows to 7,600 acres; evacuations, road closures remain in effect

The Bolt Creek Fire has grown to approximately 7,600 acres as of Sunday morning.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Amid numerous teacher strikes, one Seattle charter reveals how their ship is sailing smoothly

This increased focus on social and emotional development is important to the faculty and staff because it emphasizes individual student development.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Bolt Creek fire near Skykomish prompts evacuations, road closures

The Bolt Creek Fire, which started north of Skykomish on early Saturday morning, has grown to approximately 2,000 acres, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Evacuation orders in place for parts of southwest Washington due to wildfire danger

Lewis County Emergency Management has issued a Level 3 evacuation notice — meaning leave now — for the Goat Rocks, High Valley and Timberline areas due to dangerous wildfire conditions. Residents have been told to evacuate to White Pass High School. Follow this link to read additional stories from KIRO A Level 2 evacuation notice […]
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Housing prices drop from spring peak as rental rates continue to skyrocket

Seattle home prices are cooling down, but rental prices are continuing to rise as the region copes with rising mortgage rates and the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Outdoor fires prohibited in unincorporated King County as Stage 2 burn ban issued

The county’s ban is extended into cities due to its coordination with the King County Fire Chiefs Association and Fire Marshals.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Boo or cheer? Seahawks fans speak out on Russell Wilson’s Emerald City return

Sam Campbell spoke with lifelong Seahawks fans, who had mixed opinions on Wilson’s first re-appearance since leaving the team in March.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

August data shows housing market returning to ‘more normalized conditions’

At the end of August, there were 14,683 total active listings of single-family homes and condos in the 26 counties included in the report.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

Shoplifter with HIV accused of biting a Nordstrom security guard pleads not guilty

King County Prosecutors say a shoplifting suspect who is HIV positive bit a Nordstrom security guard
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Amber Alert cancelled after teenager found safe in Clark County

Update (7:21pm): The Amber Alert has been cancelled after 15-year-old Catharine Guitierrez was found safe. Original Story: The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has issued an Amber Alert for a missing child that authorities say might have been abducted unwillingly. 15-year-old Catharine Guitierrez was last seen Thursday, Sept. 8 around 4:30 p.m. when an altercation occurred […]
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Washington student test scores on the rise, says State Superintendent

Data released shows that 70% of Washington students are proficient or making progress over their fall 2021 test scores
4 years ago